Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-13 Thread OK Don
I tried mixing up the recipe using Mobil 1 ATF - it would not mix at all with the acetone. Does any other ATF mix with acetone? On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > I used the acetone and ATF recipe for this, and it worked well when I > replaced the lines on my W123. > > Allan

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-13 Thread Craig
On Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:03:14 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > Craig, > > Just to clarify, I'm not buying much of this - I got the following for > free from the FreeCycle list: --- snip --- I was aware of that. BTW, are you sure the processor is good? > ASUS made a really nice P6 MB, but the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-13 Thread Allan Streib
Dan Penoff writes: > 3.) If time permits, apply a generous amount of penetrating fluid to > the fittings at the oil cooler. There are dissimilar metals and tend > to gall when removed, sometimes badly enough that the oil cooler > requires replacement. I used the acetone and ATF recipe for this,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Tim Crone wrote: Now to source new and be on my way. Looks easy to do, one nut on the filter and one on the oil radiator... But since I couldn't get either to budge I will try to add some anti sieze as someone suggested. I assume you know to put a wrench on the hose nut and another wrench on t

Re: [MBZ] Antenna (1992 W140) problem

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
Uh, no. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna (1992 W140) problem Uh, you guys did notice that the original post was from 2011, didn't you? Dan On Apr 13, 2013, at 6:27 PM,

[MBZ] Fwd: OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
Craig, Just to clarify, I'm not buying much of this - I got the following for free from the FreeCycle list: > On Apr 12, 2013, at 2:21 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > >>> 3 HDD's, SATA, 300GB each ( Internal ) >>> >>> Kingston HyperX 12GB (6 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) >>> Desktop

Re: [MBZ] Antenna (1992 W140) problem

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
Uh, you guys did notice that the original post was from 2011, didn't you? Dan On Apr 13, 2013, at 6:27 PM, WILTON wrote: > Try 12v to it directly, Walt, to see if it works. What else is on the fuse > for it? Are they working? > BTW, now that your 140 is getting "old" at 20+ years, 'you 'bout

Re: [MBZ] Interesting hour long video

2013-04-13 Thread Scott Ritchey
It makes a few good points but ... what a load of crap! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 8:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Interesting hour long video The cinema is interesti

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
1.) Do both. You're there, the other one is just as old and will fail as well, etc. 2.) Consider doing the motor mounts while you're in there, as the driver's side will had ego come off or at least be disconnected to get the hoses out. 3.) If time permits, apply a generous amount of penetratin

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-13 Thread rickknoble
Now to source new and be on my way.  Looks easy to do, one nut on the filter and one on the oil radiator... But since I couldn't get either to budge I will try to add some anti sieze as someone suggested. I assume wisdom says do both at the same time? Yes,  do both. I didn't have much problem d

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-13 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, change both hoses. Unfortunately, too often the oil cooler threads are damaged when the hoses are removed, so be as careful as you can, but don't be surprised if you need to replace the oil cooler. Research the repair, there are tips and tricks to maximize the odds of success. Very glad

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-13 Thread Tim Crone
As usual, you all are right on the money. Lower oil cooler hose has a leak in one of the seams. Even after sitting and not running the engine, when I wiped down the hoses there is obvious oil weeping along that seam. Now to source new and be on my way. Looks easy to do, one nut on the filter and

Re: [MBZ] Antenna (1992 W140) problem

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
Try 12v to it directly, Walt, to see if it works. What else is on the fuse for it? Are they working? BTW, now that your 140 is getting "old" at 20+ years, 'you 'bout ready to make me a deal on it? Wilton 91 350SDL (204 kmi) 87 300D (129 kmi) - Original Message - From: "LarryT" To:

Re: [MBZ] Antenna (1992 W140) problem

2013-04-13 Thread LarryT
I have one from a old Hirschmann antenna (the collar) - you're welcome to it if you think it'll fit. It probably came off a W108 or W123 MB... Has been laying around for years doing nothing (like a teenager) ;-) It's chrome with a H on one side - it was just a plain AM/FM antenna - nothin

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-13 Thread Craig
On Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:49:40 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > If I still lived in Indy, maybe, but no Fry's in Tampa. That could be a > good thing > > I do have a CompUSA close by - they are part of Tiger Direct, which may > be good or bad, I don't know as I have never purchased anything from > the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
Like anything else - one step at a time. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations On Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:52:54 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: That's something els

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-13 Thread Craig
On Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:52:54 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > That's something else I'll have to source - a cooling fan and heat sink > for the CPU. > > This is starting to get involved... It does get involved, but you can do it! If you want a quiet, efficient CPU cooler, go for Noctua. htt

Re: [MBZ] S-class evolution

2013-04-13 Thread Chris James
Do you have a favorite S-Class? Can't decide between the '20s-'30s prewar models and the'70s,'80s & '90s 116, 126 & 140. Don't care for the ex-factory coachwork on the 770 shown though. http://www.prewarcar.com/index.php?option=com_caradvert&view=ad§ion_id=1&id=72850&Itemid=212 On 4/13/2013

Re: [MBZ] OT - Grndson grad school

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
Yes. Grnson spent his junior college year in Menton, France, in the Foreign Studies Program. This time will be in Paris. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Grndson grad scho

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
Absolutely. I've stressed with all of my children and grandchildren that one of the best and most important things, in addition to integrity and morality, that a parent or grandparent can teach the children is to speak well - with proper enunciation, grammar, diction, etc. After all, the reas

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I am peddling as fast as I kin --R On 4/13/13 12:45 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I think that should be "petal". Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 13, 2013, at 12:01 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Cant I loosed my break peddle --R On 4/13/13 11:57 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Give me a brake. Dan On Apr 13,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
I think that should be "petal". Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 13, 2013, at 12:01 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Cant I loosed my break peddle > > --R > > > On 4/13/13 11:57 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: >> Give me a brake. >> >> Dan >> >> On Apr 13, 2013, at 11:49 AM, Rich Thomas >> wrote: >> >>> Yo

[MBZ] OT - Sondy Tale - Flying Danish

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
OK, here's a Sondy Tale for "filler." ;<) FLYING WITH DANISH AIR FORCE By Wilton Strickland Sometime during the summer of 1978, I flew three days with a Danish Air Force C-130H crew out of Sondrestrom Air Base, Greenland, where I was Director of Engineering. During the morning of the first

Re: [MBZ] OT - Grndson grad school

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
Hope all goes well for 'im, you and Mom, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Grndson grad school Management is evaluating the various proposals, I have turned negotiatio

[MBZ] S-class evolution

2013-04-13 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Cant I loosed my break peddle --R On 4/13/13 11:57 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Give me a brake. Dan On Apr 13, 2013, at 11:49 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Your all loosers --R On 4/13/13 11:47 AM, Craig wrote: On Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:12:41 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: We always worked on diction an

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
Give me a brake. Dan On Apr 13, 2013, at 11:49 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Your all loosers > > --R > > > On 4/13/13 11:47 AM, Craig wrote: >> On Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:12:41 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: >> >>> We always worked on diction and vocabulary with our kids, as we >>> strongly believe that

[MBZ] Anybody there?

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Grndson grad school

2013-04-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Management is evaluating the various proposals, I have turned negotiations over to the boy as I have done my part in identifying the options and their associated costs on the various dimensions. He is now saying he is interested in ortho surgery, so I am hoping in some years he can buy me an S

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Your all loosers --R On 4/13/13 11:47 AM, Craig wrote: On Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:12:41 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: We always worked on diction and vocabulary with our kids, as we strongly believe that it's important to present as someone who speaks and writes intelligently, especially in business

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-13 Thread Craig
On Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:12:41 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > We always worked on diction and vocabulary with our kids, as we > strongly believe that it's important to present as someone who speaks > and writes intelligently, especially in business and employment > situations. Hear, hear! Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: CNC mill made from random stuff

2013-04-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I bought the controller from here http://www.hobbycnc.com/ and soldered it up, nice package. I think he used to have kits for the whole machine, maybe no longer. If you go here http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy_cnc_router_table_machines/ there is a variety of machine designs and plans, mi

Re: [MBZ] OT - Grndson grad school

2013-04-13 Thread Rich Thomas
UNC's program is that you pay the UNC tuition then get to go to some other school outside the US. Of course, many of those schools are much cheaper to attend, so UNC makes a pile of money on the deal. Daughter spent a semester in Granada, Spain at the university there, the school kicked in a

[MBZ] OT - Grndson grad school

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
Grndson told me last night that 3 guys from DC called 'im coupla days ago to interview him for internship there this summer. Grndson doesn't think he did very well; 'said he stumbled a bit on a question about working with groups - what group projects he's done, etc. I told 'im, "Don't worry ab

Re: [MBZ] OT: CNC mill made from random stuff

2013-04-13 Thread WILTON
ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: CNC mill made from random stuff All me, my own design (sorta) and build --R On 4/12/13 7:08 PM, Mountain Man wrote: --R wrote: O

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
When I was in college a few years back, I was stunned at the poor writing ability of many of he young students. Grammar, usage, and punctuation were horrendous. I think that was one reason why I did well. I could form cognizant thoughts and express them in writing. Many in my cohort could not.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
Oh - I am not a Freecycle god - I am a Freecycle mod. A relatively simple job, but it does give me the opportunity to jump on good stuff when it comes up. I rarely do, but I couldn't pass this one up. And being first is no guarantee that the offerer will pick me, either. I really wanted to jump

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
That's something else I'll have to source - a cooling fan and heat sink for the CPU. This is starting to get involved... Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:45 PM, clay wrote: > You are a Freecycle god. > > I would vote for an ASUS board, as they seem to have superior build quality

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
I may take you up on that. Another list member has offered me a video card as well. No LEDs or gizmos. Just a plain Jane case with a good power supply. No windows, water cooling, etc. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:52 PM, clay wrote: > I have a fine PCIe card, still in the seal

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
If I still lived in Indy, maybe, but no Fry's in Tampa. That could be a good thing I do have a CompUSA close by - they are part of Tiger Direct, which may be good or bad, I don't know as I have never purchased anything from them. What I am having a hard with s figuring out exactly what moth

[MBZ] Becker Europa For Sale

2013-04-13 Thread Dan Penoff
Was someone looking for one of these? There is one for sale over in the Benzworld forums for $125. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Uns